Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion

20092026 · 18 configurations

Lowest
20
Average
23
Best
25

The Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion has been tested by the EPA across 18 different configurations spanning model years 2009 through 2026. Over this period, the Tiguan 4motion has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 20 MPG to 25 MPG, with an overall average of 23 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2026
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,400223025MPG
2025
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,400223025MPG
2024
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2023
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2022
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2021
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,500212724MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,500212924MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,600212723MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,300202321MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,150202622MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,150202622MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,150202622MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,150202622MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,000212623MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,300192521MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,450182420MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,450182420MPG

Historical Efficiency

2026
25
2025
25
2024
25
2023
25
2022
25
2021
24
2020
23
2019
24
2018
23
2017
21
2016
22
2015
22
2014
22
2013
22
2012
23
2011
21
2010
20
2009
20

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Tiguan 4motion) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Volkswagen Volkswagen Tiguan grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
367
Total Deaths
164

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
10.6%
Fire Occurrence
3.8%
Speeding Involved
13.9%
DUI Involved
13.9%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

81%
Front
9%
Side
10%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes81
Fatalities
36
Deaths/Crash
0.44
2022
Fatal Crashes83
Fatalities
40
Deaths/Crash
0.48
2021
Fatal Crashes66
Fatalities
35
Deaths/Crash
0.53
2020
Fatal Crashes37
Fatalities
15
Deaths/Crash
0.41
2019
Fatal Crashes25
Fatalities
8
Deaths/Crash
0.32
2018
Fatal Crashes18
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2017
Fatal Crashes15
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.40
2016
Fatal Crashes18
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.39
2015
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.17
2014
Fatal Crashes18
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.39

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2025
2
2022
2
2021
4
2020
2
2019
2
2018
12
2017
3
2016
1
2015
3
2012
1
2011
1
2009
3
Critical
Moderate
Advisory